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EA12 CHL

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,966 mi
Last recorded105,966 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 CHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 105,966 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 105,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 99,677 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 99,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Aug 2024 93,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage run flat

slight sidewall damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2023 91,409 miles

near side rear tyre damaged side wall

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2023 91,404 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

near side rear tyre damaged side wall

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2022 86,559 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 76,441 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 71,098 miles

both front tyres are worn close to limit

Pass 30 Jul 2019 63,451 miles

both front tyres wearing low

off side side repeater poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2018 52,972 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 49,882 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 41,171 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,358 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,390 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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EA12 CHL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA12 CHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA12 CHL registered?

EA12 CHL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is EA12 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 CHL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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